Where to see a Painted Turtle in Tennessee

The Painted Turtle is recorded in the counties of 26 Tennessee state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
2. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
3. Warriors' Path State Park
4. Fort Loudoun State Park
5. Frozen Head State Park
6. Morgan State Forest
7. Lone Mountain State Forest
8. Cumberland Mountain State Park
9. Standing Stone State Park
10. Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
11. Norris Dam State Park
12. Cove Lake State Park
13. Indian Mountain State Park
14. Prentice Cooper State Forest
15. Harrison Bay State Park
16. Booker T. Washington State Park
17. Red Clay State Park
18. Stewart State Forest
19. Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
20. Big Ridge State Park
21. South Cumberland State Park
22. Savage Gulf State Natural Area
23. Grundy State Forest
24. Radnor Lake State Natural Area
25. Long Hunter State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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